Fall River building inspectors hosting free info clinic May 23

Spring is blooming, sounds of hammers and saws are echoing, and Director of Inspectional Services Joseph Biszko is planning on a good turnout later this month when building inspectors offer an informational clinic. It’s the third year for the program that Biszko said is geared toward anyone ̶...

Spring is blooming, sounds of hammers and saws are echoing, and Director of Inspectional Services Joseph Biszko is planning on a good turnout later this month when building inspectors offer an informational clinic.

It’s the third year for the program that Biszko said is geared toward anyone “who wants to build a deck, put in a pool or, for that matter, someone who wants to build their own home.”

“We’ll take them through the steps,” he said. “We’ll tell you how to do it, and we’ll stay until all questions are answered.”

The clinic will be offered May 23 at 6 p.m. in the Government Center council chambers.

Mayor Will Flanagan will join the building department’s three inspectors and Kim DeSoto, the administrative officer with whom the public often deals for clerical information.

Biszko has headed the department for about half of his 24 years as an inspector, while DeSoto and building inspectors Jim Aguiar and William “Chip” McGrady are veterans when it comes to working with citizens and contractors.

Biszko said people in both categories are welcome and would be helped.

Electrical, gas and plumbing inspectors will not be on hand because they work almost exclusively with contractors.

“We encourage as many people as possible to come. We’re there to help. This is their opportunity to ask questions,” Biszko said, stating he hopes for increased interest and participation in this year’s clinic.